Greek union honours women's teams

The Greek player union, PSAP, introduced new awards for the women’s game during its 35th annual gala.

The PSAP handed out awards to PAOK for winning the Women’s Championship, and to the Greek Women’s Under-17 team (photo below), for reaching the group stage of the European Championship.

“We introduced these awards to illustrate that we support our female colleagues and encourage the development and improvement of their rights and their game," PSAP General Secretary Stamatis Sirigos said.

The PSAP is planning to amend its statutes to allow female players to become members, clearing the way for an individual female player award.

Kostas Fortounis picked up three men's awards during the event, broadcast live on Greek television.

Fortounis was recognized as best Greek player and top scorer. The Olympiakos forward was also a member of the team of the year,

Among those in the audience of 500 were Spyros Kapralos, president of the Greek Olympic Committee; Synadinos Ioulios, Sports General Secretary, who attended with several members of parliament; and Theo van Seggelen, FIFPro Secretary General.